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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.84, 1,793.90 and 763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.84, 1,793.90 and 763.68 is: 1,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.84 : 1,793.90 = 763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.84/1,793.90 = 763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.84x = 1,793.90 × 763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.84x = 1,369,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,965.55/1,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.70

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